Kazakh company KazMunayGas delivered 85,000 tons of oil to Hungary for the first time by sea via the Croatian port of Omišalj. The oil is intended for the Danube Refinery in Százhalombatta, which expands Kazakhstan's exports and diversifies Hungary's imports.
Italian regulator fined Shein 1 million euros for misleading claims about environmental safety.
In 2023, the EU received 25. 9% of global international tourism revenue, almost double that of the US with 12.3%. Tourism revenues accounted for 2.5% of the EU's GDP, continuing its recovery after COVID-19.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine announced an open competition for the position of head of the State Customs Service. The government also approved a medium-term plan for customs reform, which is part of the National Revenue Strategy until 2030.
Russia has focused its efforts on the Moldovan diaspora in Europe, using disinformation and fake media to influence the upcoming elections. This campaign aims to demoralize voters and manipulate their choice in favor of pro-Russian forces.
In Germany, the number of asylum applications has significantly decreased, with 70,011 initial applications registered from January to July. This is almost 50% less than in the same period last year.
An international investigation has revealed that the smuggling of Anguilla anguilla eels is a multi-billion dollar business. Since 2021, almost 4 tons of glass eels have been exported from the EU, and gang members have been arrested.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the application of sanctions against 94 captains and five companies of Russia's "shadow fleet. " These individuals and organizations transported Russian oil circumventing the price cap.
Financial institutions in the UAE are closing accounts of Russian companies to avoid sanctions. About 30% of Russian enterprises have received notifications about restrictions on financial operations or closure of bank accounts.
India has not obliged refineries to stop buying Russian oil, despite criticism from Donald Trump. The purchase of crude oil remains a commercial decision for the refineries.
In Belarus, a replacement of some diplomats with more loyal individuals is expected after a meeting of heads of diplomatic missions. This is due to a drop in exports and a negative trade balance, which exceeded $770 million in January-May 2025.
Ukraine plans to resume the implementation of the EU reform program to receive the full amount of financial assistance under the Ukraine Facility program. Minister of Economy Oleksiy Sobolev said that changes to the program are being prepared and should be approved by the European Commission by the end of September.
Since August 2, mandatory requirements for general artificial intelligence systems have been in force in the EU. Companies must publish training data and comply with copyright.
Ukrainian law enforcement officers announced suspicion to the governor of Russia's Voronezh region, Oleksandr Gusev. He is accused of financing actions aimed at changing Ukraine's borders.
The head of the Main Intelligence Directorate, Kyrylo Budanov, suggested that NATO could collapse if the United States does not change its policy towards the Alliance. He considers this option one of the probable ones, if there are no drastic steps.
The Government of Ukraine has approved amendments to the Ukraine Plan for the Ukraine Facility. The new version must be approved by the EU Council by the end of September, which will allow reporting for the third quarter of 2025 according to the new schedule.
US President Donald Trump has offered Russia and Ukraine a way out of the conflict, warning of "measures" if ignored. The countries must sign a peace agreement within 10 days, otherwise the US is ready to act.
The European Union called on the UN Security Council to increase pressure on Russia to end the war against Ukraine. An EU diplomat recalled war crimes and condemned the support of the Russian Federation by third countries.
Poland is actively discussing the 47th military aid package and preparing the 48th and 49th. This will significantly strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Head of the Office of the President Andriy Yermak discussed with his Japanese counterpart Masataka Okano Russia's military cooperation with North Korea. The parties agreed on regular information exchange and coordination of positions in the field of defense technologies.
Yulia Svyrydenko instructed Serhiy Marchenko to submit a decision to the government for consideration on the formation of a competition commission for the selection of the head of the State Customs Service. This is intended to ensure a transparent and professional selection.
The Diia City United business association proposes to finalize the Defence City special regime before the second reading. They draw attention to 5 aspects, among which are guarantees for a wide range of companies and data protection for defense companies.
From August 1, the US maintains a 10% universal tariff but introduces a 15% minimum tariff for countries with a trade deficit. Trump fragmented negotiations, successfully reaching agreements with Europe while continuing pressure on China.
Five months after the ban on marketing agreements between pharmacies and manufacturers, medicines have not become cheaper, except for the “TOP-100”. Manufacturers save money, but prices for patients remain high, and small manufacturers lose competitiveness.
A survey in the Czech Republic shows growing fatigue with Ukrainian refugees, although most support their stay. 58% believe the country has accepted too many refugees, but 52% support providing asylum.
The National Bank of Ukraine forecasts GDP growth of 2. 1% in 2025, which is slower than last year. This is due to increased shelling, infrastructure losses, and negative migration trends.
The National Bank of Ukraine expects Ukrainian migrants to start gradually returning from 2027, but the speed of this process will depend on security risks. Until 2027, an outflow of migrants is predicted, and from 2027, a net return of about 100,000 people is expected.
The KLR Bus terminal in Khmelnytskyi has been certified and meets EU and Ukrainian requirements. The company has invested over UAH 40 million and plans to expand to Lviv and Przemyśl.
Slovenia has banned the import, export, and transit of weapons to and from Israel, becoming the first EU country to introduce such restrictions. This decision has symbolic significance due to the almost zero volume of arms trade between the countries.
The National Bank lowered the forecast for grain and leguminous crops to 57. 9 million tons, and oilseeds to 21.0 million tons in 2025. The reasons were unfavorable weather conditions, in particular spring frosts, and the slow expansion of sown areas.
